London Power and Sail Squadron 
Water safety is strengthened by education. CPS volunteers work together to teach various courses and share knowledge and experience. For further information, Access the hyperlinks to below, or please call: (519)438-6222.
2010 Winter / Spring Course Offerings
Starting in 2010, we will host Challenge Exams for:
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card - The PCOC is required by anyone to operate any motorized vessel.
- Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) - The ROC(M) is required by anyone to operate a VHF, MF of HF marine radio.
The designated evenings are the third Tuesday and the third Thursday of each month. Please contact Steve Waite at 519.473.0517 to make sure there is space for you. This opportunity is for the Exam Challenge only. To register for the 4 night course Click here.
A few courses are being held over the summer, with our main training schedule underway between September 2009 through April 2010. Don't wait register now!
London Squadron courses that are currently offered are outlined in the CPS Calendar. Click here to view the course curriculum and/ or register.
You may also wish to use our "Mail In Registration" form.
As an alternative to the internet you may wish to discuss our courses with our course registrar: John Manvell at 519-455-3627.
Members (Regular and Associate):
One of the best ways to take advantage of “member pricing” and other exclusive member services is to register with member services – click here to complete online form (please note that unique email address will be required) – same as First Time Visitor? - Members only.
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Unless otherwise posted all course are offered at the following location and time:
Tuesday Courses:
Location: Catholic Central High School 450 Dundas Street at Colborne
Time: 1900 - 2130 (07:00 PM - 09:30 PM)(unless otherwise specified)
Rooms: 100, 101 or 118
Thursday Courses:
Location: HMCS Prevost, 19 Becher St. at the forks of the Thames
Time: 1900 - 2130 (07:00 PM - 09:30 PM) (unless otherwise specified)
Rooms: Second Floor - To Be Determined
Course Overview Description
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Your first priority should be the "Pleasure Craft Operator Card" or PCOC. This "Good for Life" certificated is equivalent to a Driver's License, only for motorized boats. The boating course or the PCOC "Boat Pro" course will get you started. The PCOC card will be mandatory for all operators by the end of September 15th, 2009. Already have your PCOC? Good! An Operator Card for a VHF-DSC radio is an excellent investment, even if you always boat in sight of land. A mechanical breakdown or medical emergency will demonstrate just how useful the radio can be. Own a GPS, but not totally familiar with it? Take the Navigating with GPS course and find out about all the information your GPS is trying to tell you! Have you plans to cross the lake, or the ocean? Seamanship, Advanced Piloting, Celestial Navigation will get you there, even after you dropped your GPS in the drink. Weather Fundamentals and Global Weather will help you understand the weather. RADAR, Extended Cruising, Marine Maintenance - have a look, we are certain to have something of interest to you.
The London Power and Sail Squadron Training Department is offering courses subject to sufficient enrolment and availability of materials and instructors – Click here to view the London Squadron curriculum.
Introductory Courses – Boat Pro (PCOC) / CPS Boating
Advanced Courses – Seamanship / Advanced Piloting / Celestial Navigation
Electronic Courses – Finding Your Way with GPS / Navigating with GPS / Electronic Charting / Radar for Pleasure Craft / Depth Sounder
Marine Radio & Flares – Maritime Radio / DSC – Maritime Radio Upgrade / Distress Signalling
Elective Courses – Fundamentals of Weather / Global Weather / Extended Cruising / Sail / Marine Maintenance
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Canadian Power & Sail site – Main Calendar
London Squadron Course Schedules
All course schedules will be maintained at the CPS-ECP website.
As you search for the courses available, be aware of the "Squadron" in your selection.
Select " London " for our offerings or you may search nearby cities to see what they offer.